Most employment in Oregon is considered "at will." This means that that both the employer and the employee have the right to end their relationship at any time they wish, and for nearly any reason they wish. This means that, in most situations, employers are not...
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Your rights as an employee in Oregon
If you are working in Oregon, besides being paid a wage, you also have other rights as an employee. It is important that you understand what those rights are so that if someone tries to take advantage of you at work, you can fight back because you have the law on your...
Tort Claim Notice: Oregon State Employees Must Act Quickly to Sue the State of Oregon for Illegal Employment Practices
State employees in Oregon have similar rights as private employees. But, if you believe that your state employer has engaged in illegal employment practices, it is crucial that you act quickly to protect those rights. One of the most important steps you can take is to...
Aviso de reclamo por agravio: Los empleados estatales de Oregón deben actuar rápidamente para demandar al Estado de Oregón por prácticas laborales ilegales
Los empleados estatales en Oregón tienen derechos similares a los empleados privados. Pero, si crees que tu empleador estatal ha participado en prácticas laborales ilegales, es crucial que actúes rápidamente para proteger esos derechos. Uno de los pasos más...
Employer Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements, also known as covenants not to compete, are contracts between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees not to work for a competitor for a certain period of time after the termination of their employment. These agreements are...
Acuerdos de no competencia de empleadores
Los acuerdos de no competencia, también conocidos como convenios de no competencia, son contratos entre un empleador y un empleado en los que el empleado se compromete a no trabajar para un competidor durante un cierto período de tiempo después de la terminación de su...
Oregonians Should Have a Will
Oregonians, like all individuals, should have a will to ensure their wishes are carried out after they pass away. Here are a few reasons why having a will should be important to you: Control over your assets: Having a will allows you to specify how your assets should...
Do I have to File Probate?
Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person, including distributing their assets and paying any outstanding debts. In Oregon, there are specific requirements for when probate is necessary. Here's what you need to know. First, there is a...
Why a Health Care Directive in Oregon is Essential
A health care directive, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document that allows you to specify your medical treatment preferences and appoint a health care representative to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make your own medical...
Can I fight discipline if accused of violating a work rule?
Most businesses have rules and policies that they expect their employees to follow. Generally speaking, Oregon businesses have the right to make and enforce their rules as they see fit, even by firing employees who break them. This is so even if the employee broke...